Andi Regan

Cable-tie artist, Wanaka artist, Sculptor. Originally from the UK, Andi has been living in Wanaka since 2003. Andi has won several awards and has been a finalist & award winner in the World of WearableArt show in Wellington five times. Her works are held in private and public collections throughout NZ and overseas, including past displays at Te Papa Museum, Wellington, The WOW Museum, Nelson & Sculptureum in Matakana. Several publications have featured her work, and she has held numerous Solo and Group exhibitions. Andi holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honours, Multi Media Textile Design from  Loughborough University, UK  and a Higher National Diploma, Surface Pattern Design, Leeds College of Art & Design, UK.

"My work follows a process of creating forms from man-made materials that explore the natural world. Naturally occurring patterns inspire me to play with texture and symmetry, creating uniformity and rhythm through my construction skills. Utilising thousands of plastic cable ties enables me to give a usually industrial item new life and further manipulation with colour, creating an organic feel. I enjoy the challenge of transforming these ordinary found objects into desired forms that give me a sense of accomplishment".

Awards/achievements

 2020     Sculptureum, Matakana, Auckland. Private Collection of works displayed.

2018      Vivid, Sydney at Chatswood. Installation featuring Wearable Arts award winner, Kahu Kereru

2015       Finalist,  Arts Gold Awards, Central Otago District Arts Trust

2014       Third Place, South Pacific Section, World of WearableArt Show, Wellington

2013        Finalist,  ILT Art Awards, Invercargill

2013        Finalist,  Remake, Academy of Fine Arts, Wellington

2012        Finalist, Objective Art Awards, Mangere Arts Centre, Auckland

2011        Winner of Best use of Medium Award, Queenstown Art Awards

2011        Winner of $5,000 Art Excellence Award, Central Otago District Arts Trust

2011        Winner of Best Applied Arts, Arrowtown Autumn Exhibition

2010 -12 Finalist World of WearableArt Show, Wellington. Honourable Mention received 2011

Solo shows

2022      Sea tangle, Hullabaloo Art Space, Old Cromwell Town

2021       Plume, Hullabaloo Art Space, Old Cromwell Town

2019       Resurrection, Hullabaloo Art Space, Old Cromwell Town

2018        Hidden Kingdoms, Hullabaloo Art Space, Old Cromwell Town

2017        Bloom, Hullabaloo Art Space, Old Cromwell Town

2016        Flights of Fancy, Hullabaloo Art Space, Old Cromwell Town        

2016       Skylands, Form Gallery, Christchurch

2012        Guest Artist at the Spring Exhibition, The Suter Art Gallery, Nelson

2010        Discarded to Desirable, Department of Conservation, Wanaka

2010        Spiro, Kina Art Space, New Plymouth 

Group shows/collections

2020         Liminality, Lakes District Museum, Arrowtown

2019          Vibrant Vibes, Kereru Gallery, Tasman

2018          Hullabaloo Artists group show, Lakes District Museum & Gallery, Arrowtown

2016          Floral Dreams, Kereru Gallery, Tasman 

2016          All that hullabaloo, Lakes District Museum & Gallery, Arrowtown

2015          Nature Nurture, Kereru Gallery, Tasman

2015          Close to the heart, Waiheke Art Gallery, Waiheke Island, Auckland

2015          Group Show, the Artist's Room, Dunedin

2014          Out of the Shed, Uxbridge Creative Centre, Howick, Auckland

2013          Group Show, Form Gallery, Christchurch

2013          Hullabaloo Artists, Central Stores Art Gallery, Alexandra

2013         The WOW Factor, Te Papa Museum, Wellington. Garment Bee Supporters included

2011- 13     Several Finalist Garments displayed at the World of Wearable Arts Museum, Nelson

2012          Second lives, Reinventing the Ordinary,  Lysaght Watt Gallery, South Taranaki

2012          Hong Kong Arts Festival, two garments included from the World of Wearable Art Show

Publications

2021         NZ House and Garden, Work featured in ‘Nurture Nature’ article, June edition

2014         Takahe Publication No 83Pg 8, 50 & 55

2014         The Dominion Post 'New Twists for WOW Star' by Victoria Clark Pg 11

2013         WearableArt Book. Craig Potton Publishing, Pg 170-171

2013         Bizarre Bras  By World of Wearable Art, Book. Craig Potton Publishing Pg 31-32 

2011          Your Home and Garden Magazine, Work featured in Dec/Jan edition

2010         Homestyle Magazine, Made in NZ by Andi Regan  Featured Jun/Jul edition